Screeeechhhh—
The sharp sound tore through the cold night air, echoing across the quiet forest like nails against metal.
"...What the hell was that?" Lane whispered, her eyes wide, voice barely a breath.
"No idea... but we need to leave. Now."
Fel's voice cut through the tension, low and serious as she spun around, her flashlight trembling slightly in her grip.
The four of them—just a group of girls on what was supposed to be a peaceful weekend hike—stood frozen outside their tents. Trees towered around them like silent watchers, shadows thick and endless. They were deep in the woods, way too deep.
They were only supposed to hike and head back. But Fel had insisted on camping. "To make memories," she'd said.
Now? It was a horror movie waiting to happen.
"I knew sleeping out here was a bad idea," Lane snapped, hugging herself tightly. Her breath came out in white puffs. "We could've just gone back, but nooo—you wanted the 'full experience,' Fel."
